John Wood
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Premium Beer Distributors
Richmond, VA
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
Merchandiser
Loveland Beer Distributors
Richmond, VA
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Set up attractive window displays that encouraged customers to enter the store.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
Warehouse Order Selector
NAPA Auto Parts
Richmond, Virginia
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating material handling equipment.
- Utilized RF scanner guns to retrieve items from storage locations throughout the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Richmond, VA06-1975
Affiliations
- ABILITY TO MONITOR AND CREATE NECESSARY NEEDS TO GET JOB DONE MERCHANDISING IS MY STRONG ATTRIBUTE AND DEALING WITH PEOPLE BEING ABLE TO SELL YOURSELF HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY GO TO
Accomplishments
- UNITED STATES COAST GUARD WITH HONORABLE DISCHARGE 1975-1979 SUBSISTENCE SPECIALIST
Timeline
Merchandiser
Premium Beer Distributors
02.2018 - 10.2022
Merchandiser
Loveland Beer Distributors
03.2014 - 12.2018
Warehouse Order Selector
NAPA Auto Parts
06.2012 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School